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6 days ago · A choir representing nine faith communities in East Cobb and north metro Atlanta sang “We Are One” at the 2023 service. What had been called the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service is now the Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration as the event marks its 20th rendition.. But the date—a week before Thanksgiving—and the venue—Temple Kol Emeth—remain the same.
East Cobb Votes: Close school board races; transit tax fails
Nov 6, 2024 · The Cobb transit tax referendum is going down to a decisive defeat, with 62 percent voting against thus far in the counting. Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid appears to have won a second term, as have Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens and Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor. Republican incumbent school board members Randy Scamihorn and Brad Wheeler ...
Loudermilk, East Cobb legislators win easy re-election
4 days ago · November 8, 2024 8:34 AM by Wendy Parker. Incumbent federal and state lawmakers with East Cobb constituencies easily won re-election on Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk. In Congress, Republcian U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk of the 11th District cruised to his sixth term in office, defeating Democrat Katy Stamper with nearly 68 percent of the ...
East Cobb Votes: 2024 general election results reaction and more
Nov 6, 2024 · UPDATED, 7:40 P.M.: No Cobb returns have been posted yet, but Cobb Elections is reporting that 85,400 ballots were cast today, and approximately 403,000 in total for an overall turnout of 78,5 percent. ORIGINAL POST, 7 P.M. The polls have closed in Georgia, and the counting has begun for the 2024 general elections.
Cobb FY 2025 budget, millage rate adopted amid tax relief pleas
Jul 24, 2024 · After hearing homeowners begging for tax relief for several hours, the Cobb Board of Commissioners voted along party lines Tuesday night to adopt a fiscal year 2025 budget and millage rate that includes substantial spending increases. They held the general fund, fire fund and other millage rates from the present fiscal year 2024 budget.
Cobb proposes ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units
October 11, 2024 1:14 PM by Wendy Parker. A series of proposed code amendments to be heard by the Cobb Board of Commissioners in November includes a measure that would permit small homes to be built in residential backyards. What are called “accessory dwelling units,” or ADUs, would be allowed in most residential zoning categories.
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4 days ago · Incumbent federal and state lawmakers with East Cobb constituencies easily won re-election on Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk. In Congress, Republcian U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk of the 11th District cruised to his sixth term in office, defeating Democrat Katy Stamper with nearly 68 percent of the vote (full results here).Some Democrats urged their supporters to write in another candidate ...
East Cobb Cityhood News
East Cobb Cityhood debate rehashes development, finances. Glitch leaves off East Cobb Cityhood referendum on some ballots. Cobb judge orders Cityhood referendums to proceed May 24. East Cobb Cityhood leader seeks to intervene in lawsuit. Lawsuit filed to stop East Cobb referendum. At debate, East Cobbers asked to keep an open mind.
Revised East Cobb Cityhood bill moves up referendum to May
January 24, 2022 2:54 PM by Wendy Parker. State Rep. Matt Dollar, East Cobb cityhood bill chief sponsor. The East Cobb Cityhood bill that was favorably reported out of a State House Committee earlier this month would move up a referendum for voters in the proposed city limits from November to May. If approved by the Georgia General Assembly ...
East Cobb Cityhood leaders explain public safety proposals
Nov 18, 2021 · That study, conducted by the Center for State and Local Finance at Georgia State University, concluded that the proposed city of 50,000 was financially viable, even with public safety, and would have a $3 million annual surplus.. State Rep. Matt Dollar and State Rep. Sharon Cooper, both East Cobb Republicans, have filed a bill for the 2022 legislature that if passed would call for a Nov. 2022 ...